Description
These Whipped Shortbread Cookies offer a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture achieved by whipping the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Made with simple ingredients like butter, powdered sugar, flour, and cornstarch, these cookies are lightly sweet and perfect for any occasion. Optionally decorated with sprinkles or chocolate chips, they are baked at a low temperature to ensure a tender crumb and a subtle golden edge.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Decorations
- Sprinkles
- Chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract thoroughly to evenly distribute the flavor throughout the dough.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually sift the all-purpose flour and cornstarch into the butter mixture, gently mixing to avoid overworking the dough, which keeps the cookies tender.
- Portion Dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 1 inch apart to allow for slight spreading.
- Decorate (Optional): Flatten each dough portion slightly if desired and add sprinkles or chocolate chips for decoration.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 15 to 20 minutes, watching carefully until the edges just start turning golden to avoid overbaking.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents breakage and ensures they set perfectly.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough after adding flour and cornstarch to maintain a tender texture.
- Low baking temperature helps achieve the delicate crumb and prevents browning too quickly.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For a buttery flavor boost, consider using European-style butter with higher fat content.
- Decorations are optional and can be customized to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
